Inside And Out About Rajasthan – Beginners’ Guide

If you are planning to visit Rajasthan, you are planning a vacation with a
spectrum of colors, chaos, contrast and an exceptional cuisine. The place is
always in the mood for a parade and a festival environment. Think of Rajasthan
and you would always imagine canvas of turbans. However, the land is quite a
lot more than just turbans and camels. Here is the beginner guide for those who
are planning to visit Rajasthan.

Weather of Rajasthan

The summer starts in April and ends in
June. The climate is very dry and extremely hot during this season. Temperature
can go as high as 49 degree C. The nights of summer see the average low at 20
degree C.

If you are planning to visit Rajasthan
during summer, choose destinations like
Mount Abu, Udaipur and others.

Rain starts in July and ends in September. The regions near Aravalli ranges will receive a considerable amount of rain. However, in most of the regions, the rainfall is quite low.

By December, the winter gets its hand
on Rajasthan. The temperature can go as low as -2 degree C during night. Morning temperature will be pleasing and
it is the best time to visit Rajasthan
for tourism.

Clothing for Rajasthan

Rajasthan is quite hot and humid. This
is why many tourists make the mistake of packing tank tops and shorts. Wearing
lesser cloth will not save your from the scorching sun. Keep your skin covered
with light cotton clothing. White and mild colors are preferred.

Do not bring sandals or crocks with
you. Go with fully covering shoes and thin socks. Hat, sunscreen, moisturizing
cream and sunglasses are very essential, no matter when you are visiting.

Exotic Activities To Enjoy In Rajasthan

Just like any other Indian
destination, Rajasthan is quite famous for sightseeing, photography, exploring
the region, tasting the cuisine and so on.

However, if you are looking for exotic
activities, try out jeep safari and elephant safari in Jaipur, desert adventure
activities in Jaisalmer, horse riding along Aravali ranges, belly dance, fire
dance, puppet shows, desert camping, camel safari and so on.

Travelling to Rajasthan

The state is quite famous throughout
the country. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer,
Ajmer and Bikaner of Rajasthan have airports. However, international
tourists prefer to enter India via Delhi or Mumbai and find connecting flights
to any of the above said Rajasthan airports. From almost all major states of
the country, you will find frequent trains,
buses and private cabs.

Travelling within Rajasthan

Every city holds good public
transportations. You can hire jeeps for exploration too. There are luxury buses
that travel around Rajasthan. If you want to explore Rajasthan in the most
luxurious way, choose Palace on Wheels Luxury Train, Here you can check the facility/services
of Palace on Wheel train.

Souvenirs of Rajasthan

Each city of Rajasthan has a unique
list of souvenirs. Top items to buy in Rajasthan are